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Executive LLM in Seoul

Presentation

Northwestern Law, regarded by the international community as one of the top law schools in the United States, has joined in collaboration with the KAIST School of Innovation and Hallym University to offer two new dual-degree programs.

Each program is unique and innovative in its structure and offers students the opportunity to obtain an academic foundation in the Anglo-American Legal System.

In addition, students will have the prospects of real-world experience, which can be put into practice immediately through their studies in the Master of Intellectual Property (MIP) or Master of Arts in International Mediation and Litigation (MIM) programs. In these economic times, the dual degree will offer students a competitive edge while seeking prominent positions in legal community.

Presentation

Northwestern Law, regarded by the international community as one of the top law schools in the United States, has joined in collaboration with the KAIST School of Innovation and Hallym University to offer two new dual-degree programs. 

Each program is unique and innovative in its structure and offers students the opportunity to obtain an academic foundation in the Anglo-American Legal System. 

In addition, students will have the prospects of real-world experience, which can be put into practice immediately through their studies in the Master of Intellectual Property (MIP) or Master of Arts in International Mediation and Litigation (MIM) programs. In these economic times, the dual degree will offer students a competitive edge while seeking prominent positions in legal community.

Application

Student Profile:
An ideal candidate for these programs will hold an undergraduate degree in law, have substantial relevant work experience, and will demonstrate the ability to succeed in graduate study.
The typical class has representatives from firms and companies of various sizes and legal backgrounds.

Required Application Items:
  • ELLM Seoul Application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Transcripts: applicants are required to submit an official transcript from all post-secondary institutions attended.
  • Essays: there is one required essay with a limit of 500 words.
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Interviews will be conducted in Seoul

Application

Student Profile:
An ideal candidate for these programs will hold an undergraduate degree in law, have substantial relevant work experience, and will demonstrate the ability to succeed in graduate study. 
The typical class has representatives from firms and companies of various sizes and legal backgrounds.

Required Application Items:
  • ELLM Seoul Application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Transcripts: applicants are required to submit an official transcript from all post-secondary institutions attended.
  • Essays: there is one required essay with a limit of 500 words.
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Interviews will be conducted in Seoul

Curriculum and Course Topics

Northwestern Law's Executive LLM (ELLM) is designed to offer international lawyers, business managers, compliance officers, and policy makers a strategic perspective on business law in the United States. The course topics for the curriculum have been carefully selected to maximize knowledge and practical skills in managing legal aspects of business transactions conducted within the United States, or with U.S. based companies. Admission to the program is competitive and applicants must be willing to commit to an intense course of study.


  • The program is held over a period of two years. During that time, students will participate in courses such as Introduction to Constitutional Law, Contract Law, Commercial Law, Business Associations, International Taxation, Uniform Commercial Code and Administrative Law. Courses are held in Seoul during the evenings and weekends and there will also be a two week January Course held in Chicago.

  • Students must complete 20 law credit hours to earn an LLM degree. They will also be working on a Master of Intellectual Property or a Master of Arts in Intellectual Property from KAIST School of Innovation or Hallym University of Graduate Studies, respectively.

Curriculum and Course Topics

Northwestern Law's Executive LLM (ELLM) is designed to offer international lawyers, business managers, compliance officers, and policy makers a strategic perspective on business law in the United States. The course topics for the curriculum have been carefully selected to maximize knowledge and practical skills in managing legal aspects of business transactions conducted within the United States, or with U.S. based companies. Admission to the program is competitive and applicants must be willing to commit to an intense course of study.


  • The program is held over a period of two years. During that time, students will participate in courses such as Introduction to Constitutional Law, Contract Law, Commercial Law, Business Associations, International Taxation, Uniform Commercial Code and Administrative Law. Courses are held in Seoul during the evenings and weekends and there will also be a two week January Course held in Chicago.

  • Students must complete 20 law credit hours to earn an LLM degree. They will also be working on a Master of Intellectual Property or a Master of Arts in Intellectual Property from KAIST School of Innovation or Hallym University of Graduate Studies, respectively.